• 1/2.5 inch 24.7mm2
  • 8.0 megapixels
  • 36.00mm - 180.00mm (35mm eq.)
  • 1/2.33 inch 28.2mm2
  • 12.1 megapixels
  • 29.00mm - 145.00mm (35mm eq.)

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Differences

Olympus FE-340 advantages over Panasonic DMC-FS15

  • Bigger pixels
    ~ 1.76 vs 1.53 microns
    Better low-light and dynamic range (all else equal)
  • More telephoto lens reach
    180 mm vs 145 mm
    Capture objects farther away
  • Less shutter lag
    0.30 vs 0.90 sec
    Focus and take a photo quickly (wide angle)

Panasonic DMC-FS15 advantages over Olympus FE-340

  • Larger sensor
    1/2.33 inch vs 1/2.5 inch
    More sensor area. Bigger is (generally) better.
  • Longer stills battery life
    More info 330 vs 240 shots
    Capture more photos
  • More pixels
    12.1 vs 8.0 megapixels
    Higher resolution photos
  • Wider angle lens
    29 mm vs 36 mm
    Capture more of the scene
  • Longer exposure
    60 vs 4 sec
    Long exposures for night shots
  • Higher extended ISO
    6400 vs 3200 ISO
    Higher extended ISO can give more low-light flexibility

Similarities

Common Strengths

  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
    Both provide
    Reduces the effects of camera shake at slower shutter speeds
  • Internal flash
    Both provide
    Useful in a pinch for fill flash

Common Weaknesses

  • Focus peaking
    Neither provide
    Your camera will highlight what's in focus
  • Tilt-swivel screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt and swivel the screen for maximum shooting flexibility
  • Eye-level viewfinder
    Neither provide
    You'll be able to frame photos even when the sun is out
  • Touchscreen
    Neither provide
    Interact with your camera just like your smartphone
  • In-camera panoramas
    Neither provide
    Stitches multiple shots into a panoramic photo
  • Tiltable Screen
    Neither provide
    Tilt the screen for shooting flexbility
  • Built-in Wi-Fi
    Neither provide
    Share your photos wirelessly
  • NFC
    Neither provide
    Simplifies pairing your camera with supported phones
  • Built-in Bluetooth
    Neither provide
    Always-on wireless connectivity
  • Built-in GPS
    Neither provide
    Geotag your photos
  • On-sensor phase detect
    Neither provide
    Usually improves live view and video AF performance
  • Manual focus
    Neither provide
    AF is for the weak. Real photographers focus manually.
  • Integrated ND filter
    Neither provide
    Shoot in daylight with a large aperture or slow shutter
  • External Mic Jack
    Neither provide
    Improved sound fidelity when shooting video
  • HDMI out
    Neither provide
    Use HDMI output to monitor or review video
  • Hot shoe
    Neither provide
    Off-camera flashes open new possibilities
  • Headphone jack
    Neither provide
    Monitor audio recording while you shoot video
  • Bulb shutter
    Neither provide
    Hold the shutter open manually for long exposures
  • Slow-motion videos
    Neither provide
    Shoot slow-motion videos

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The Competition

Compared to Pentax M50

Olympus FE-340
Pentax M50
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • Manual focus

Compare Olympus FE-340 vs Pentax M50

Panasonic DMC-FS15
Pentax M50
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • $140
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS15 vs Pentax M50

Compared to Nikon S560

Olympus FE-340
Nikon S560
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-340 vs Nikon S560

Panasonic DMC-FS15
Nikon S560
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Less expensive
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $250
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS15 vs Nikon S560

Compared to Fujifilm J150w

Olympus FE-340
Fujifilm J150w
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-340 vs Fujifilm J150w

Panasonic DMC-FS15
Fujifilm J150w
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • In-Camera Image Stabilization
  • More pixels
  • $200
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS15 vs Fujifilm J150w

Compared to Olympus FE-370

Olympus FE-340
Olympus FE-370
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • Thinner
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Larger sensor

Compare Olympus FE-340 vs Olympus FE-370

Panasonic DMC-FS15
Olympus FE-370
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $136
  • 1/2.35 inch
  • Bigger pixels
  • More telephoto lens reach

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS15 vs Olympus FE-370

Compared to Fujifilm J250W

Olympus FE-340
Fujifilm J250W
  • $200
  • 1/2.5 inch
  • More telephoto lens reach
  • Longer stills battery life
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch
  • Larger sensor
  • More pixels

Compare Olympus FE-340 vs Fujifilm J250W

Panasonic DMC-FS15
Fujifilm J250W
  • $200
  • 1/2.33 inch
  • Longer stills battery life
  • More pixels
  • $100
  • 1/2.3 inch

Compare Panasonic DMC-FS15 vs Fujifilm J250W

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